The Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains called 'Pitrupaksha Special' for the convenience of travelers during the Pitrupaksha period. In this regard, the West Central Railway will be running 14 special train services between Rani Kamlapati-Gaya-Rani Kamlapati and Jabalpur-Gaya-Jablpur to cater to the increased passenger traffic. These special...
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trains will have AC, Sleeper, and General coaches. The Rani Kamlapati-Gaya-Rani Kamlapati Pitrupaksha Special Train (01667) will depart from Rani Kamlapati at 1:20 PM on September 16, 21, 26, and October 1, reaching Gaya at 8:20 AM the next day. The return service, 01668 Pitrupaksha Special, will depart from Gaya at 3:10 PM on September 19, 24, and 29, arriving in Rani Kamlapati at 11:20 AM the next day. The train will halt at Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Sasaram, Dehri on Sone, and Anugrah Narayan Road. The Jabalpur-Gaya-Jablpur Pitrupaksha Special Train (01701) will depart from Jabalpur at 7:35 PM on September 18, 23, and 28, arriving in Gaya at 8:20 AM the next day. The return service, 01702 Pitrupaksha Special, will depart from Gaya at 3:10 PM on September 17, 22, 27, and October 2, arriving in Jabalpur at 8:00 AM the next day. The train will halt at Sihora Road, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Sasaram, Dehri on Sone, and Anugrah Narayan Road.

The Pitru Paksha Mela, a religious festival in Gaya, Bihar, will begin on September 17th. To accommodate the influx of devotees, the Indian Railways will operate special trains. Preparations are underway at the Gaya Railway Station, with officials conducting inspections to ensure safety and convenience for pilgrims. Emphasis is placed...
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on providing clean toilets, bathing facilities, electricity, and water throughout the duration of the festival. Announcements regarding train arrivals and departures are to be made regularly. The DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) has instructed the completion of minor tasks by September 10th to ensure a smooth mela experience.

Indian Railways has announced a special train service for the Pitru Paksha period, which begins on September 18th. The train will run between Rani Kamlapati Station (Bhopal) and Gaya, with stops at Sagar and Bina. Four trips will be operated from Rani Kamlapati to Gaya, and three trips from Gaya to...
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Rani Kamlapati. The train will depart Rani Kamlapati on September 16th, 21st, and 26th, reaching Gaya the next morning. The return journey from Gaya will be on September 19th, 24th, and 29th, reaching Rani Kamlapati the following day. The train will stop at several stations along the route, including Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni, Maihar, and Satna. The journey from Sagar to Gaya will take approximately 16 hours, covering a distance of 800 kilometers. The minimum fare from Sagar to Gaya is expected to be around ₹450.

The West Central Railway will run special trains to Gaya during the Pitru Paksha period, departing from Bhopal and Jabalpur. The special train (01667) from Rani Kamalapati will operate on September 16, 21, 26, and October 1, reaching Gaya at 8:20 AM the next day. The return train (01668) will depart...
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Gaya on September 19, 24, and 29 at 3 PM, reaching Bhopal at 11:20 AM the next day. A special train (01701) will run between Jabalpur and Gaya on September 18, 23, and 28, departing Jabalpur at 7:35 PM and arriving in Gaya at 8:30 AM the next day. The return train (01702) will operate from Gaya on September 17, 22, 27, and October 2 at 3:10 PM. Ticket booking for both trains will begin today. The special trains will have AC, sleeper, and general class coaches. Additionally, a special train (03325) from Dhanbad to Coimbatore will operate from September 4 to January 1, 2025, departing Dhanbad every Wednesday and reaching Coimbatore on the same day. The return train (03326) will run from Coimbatore to Dhanbad every Saturday from September 7 to January 4, 2025, departing Coimbatore and reaching Dhanbad on the same day. This train will depart Jabalpur at 12:50 AM and will have stops at Gaya, Dehri-on-Sone, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj Chheoki, Vijayawada, Perambur (Chennai), and other stations. The train is being introduced to facilitate travel during festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. This will provide a new travel option for people traveling from Jabalpur to South and North India.

The West Central Railway is operating special trains during the Pitru Paksha period to cater to the increased travel demand of pilgrims and passengers. These trains will operate on the Rani Kamlapati-Gaya-Rani Kamlapati and Jabalpur-Gaya-Jabalpur routes, providing convenient travel options. The trains will have coaches of all classes, and ticket bookings...
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will commence from September 1, 2024. The trains will have stops at Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Sasaram, Dehri On Sone, Anugrah Narayan Road, and other major stations.